Mary E. Shifflet
Aug 15, 2026
Maryellen Elizabeth Shifflet, 89, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1937, in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Geneva (Edinger) Freeman. She was a graduate of Wellston High School, class of 1956.
Maryellen married George Shifflet on June 28, 1957, and together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage...
Gary R. Lilly
Aug 11, 2026
Gary R. Lilly,56, of South Bloomingville, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1970, in Beckley, West Virginia, son of the late Roy and Alice (Griffith) Lilly. His passing marks the end of a life characterized by enduring love, unwavering dedication to family, and the steady presence he offered to so many.
Gary embraced his...
Mary Kay Campbell
Jul 27, 2026
Mary Kay Campbell, 80, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dale and Cora (Jarvis) Turner. Mary Kay was a hard worker all her life. She previously worked for Goodyear, retired from Austin Powder Company, and continued to work as...
Dee H. Caudill
Jul 8, 2026
Dee H. Caudill, 79, of Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1946, in Hollybush, Kentucky, son of the late Virgil and Dellie (Johnson) Caudill.
A 1964 graduate of McArthur High School, Dee went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in education from Ohio University in 1968. In February of 1971,...
Harold Richard Morgan, Sr.
Jul 3, 2026
Harold Richard Morgan, Sr., 70, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston. He was born on October 20, 1955, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Paul Henry and Jean Elizabeth (Zinn) Morgan.
Harold was a well-known, self-employed electrician, most known for wiring all the components of the Turkey Festival every...
Johnny McQuirt
Jul 1, 2026
Johnny McQuirt, 69, of McArthur, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on December 18, 1956, in Louisa, Kentucky, son of the late Richard G. and Audrey (Williamson) McQuirt. Johnny was a man whose kindness, devotion, and enduring love...
Connie A. Deihl
Jun 3, 2026
Connie A. Deihl,75, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1951, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of the late Calvin and Doris “Susie” (Spillman) Havener. Connie’s life was a testament to warmth, community, and heartfelt dedication. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Connie’s early years were...
Ann E. James
Jun 3, 2026
Ann E. James, 66, of McArthur, passed away on June 3, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1959, in Allensville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Harley and Eliza Evelyn (Morris) Woltz. Ann was a devoted bus driver for the Vinton County Local School District for many years and her life was marked by her steadfast...
Rudy H. Perry
May 24, 2026
Rudy H. Perry, 55, of Lucasville, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1971, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Rudy Wallace and Margie Perry. Rudy was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School, and a veteran of the US Navy.
Rudy took great pride in his roots and upbringing....
Kimberly S. Patrick
May 17, 2026
Kimberly S. Patrick,60, of Wellston, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1966, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dave Patrick and Connie Potts. Kim lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an unwavering friendliness that touched everyone she met. Her radiant spirit and cheerful demeanor made her a beloved figure...
Pamela Irene Hannah
May 7, 2026
Pamela Irene (Parker) Hannah, 73, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on June 4, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Baily) Parker.
Pamela embraced life with a warmth that touched everyone she met. She found immense pleasure in gardening, canning, and cooking—skills she honed with patience...
Susan A. Elkins
May 2, 2026
Susan A. Elkins, 77, of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born on October 12, 1948, in McArthur, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Dolores (Hill) Scarberry.
Susan worked for many years as a laborer in auto manufacturing. She enjoyed crocheting and her favorite flower, Black-eyed...
Leonard E. Williams
Apr 30, 2026
Leonard E. Williams,74, a beloved and kind-hearted resident of Wellston, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on November 18, 1951, in Wellston, Ohio, the son of the late Willard and Gail (Sorrell) Williams.
Leonard was known for his caring nature and gentle spirit, qualities that endeared him to those who had the privilege...
Christopher T. Boyer
Apr 9, 2026
Christopher T. Boyer, 77, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on October 12, 1948, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas O. Boyer and Gene Lucille Wortman Boyer.
Chris was a long-time employee of Crown City Mining and the Ohio Department of Transportation, where...
Rodney Lee Yates
Apr 8, 2026
Rodney Lee Yates,77, of Jackson, passed away following an extended illness on April 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 8, 1949, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late David S. Yates, Jr., and Annis Mildred (Wiseman) Yates. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, infantryman, and dedicated outdoorsman. Rodney lived a life marked by service, hard...
John E. Radcliff, Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
John E. Radcliff, Jr., 79, of Wellston, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 9, 1947, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late John E. Radcliff, Sr., and Patricia Ann (Morris) Radcliff.
A veteran of the US Army, John proudly served as Military Police. He...
Cheryl A. Loft
Mar 7, 2026
Cheryl A. Loft,61, of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on September 17, 1964, in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late David Loft and Mable (Dutsy) Loft.
Cheryl was a beloved client of Buckeye Community Services in Jackson. She was a loving and caring person with a gentle spirit. She...
Alex David Flickinger
Mar 1, 2026
Alex David Flickinger, 22, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born on December 27, 2003, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio, the son of David Flickinger and Christina (Collins) McCarty.
Alex enjoyed playing guitar, video games, and aggravating his cat, Max. He had a big heart and loved his mom first and foremost, along with...
Eleanor M. Powell
Feb 22, 2026
Eleanor Toole Powell, 85 of Oak Hill, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Taft, Florida, the daughter of the late Reverend Ellie Moses Toole and Dovie Grace (Temples) Toole, the second of four children: Buford Carter Toole, the late Sharon Gail Shreve, and the late Gaylord Jerry Toole.
Eleanor...
Joanne Van Kirk
Feb 16, 2026
Joanne Van Kirk, 63, of Wellston, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston. She was born on July 18, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Crowley) Van Kirk.
She is survived by her sisters, Debra Buckley and Tina Unger; brother, Charles (Jill) Van Kirk; and many nieces and...